College Football Playoff Expands to 12 Teams for 2024

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has expanded from a four-team to a twelve-team format for the 2024 season, with the first rankings released on November 5. The top four conference champions will receive byes, while the remaining eight teams, including at least one Group of Five champion, will compete in first-round games on December 20-21. Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, and Miami are among the projected top seeds, with Oregon likely to secure the No. 1 seed. The new format aims to keep more teams in contention until the end of the season, with teams like Tennessee and Texas A&M still in the playoff race. The rankings announcement coincides with Election Day, creating a unique overlap with the political spectacle. The expansion has increased interest in each ranking release, as more teams have a viable path to the playoffs.